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Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

To better serve our customers, we’re creating a culture that promotes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can do their best work and where best-in-class talent comes, stays, and thrives! As a result of these efforts we are proud to share that Forbes ranked Premera among America’s 2023 Best Midsize Employers (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-midsize-employers/?sh=58210f5e210f) and America's 2023 Best Employers By State (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-by-state/?sh=21c7c3d1983b) .

Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com .

As a HR Business Partner , you will support the IT & Operations division as an experienced Human Resources professional and bring your experience in providing HR advice and solutions to business leaders and employees. You will build a strong consultative relationship and advise leaders on matters including performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, talent planning, change management, and interpretation of HR policies and practices. This position requires a good problem-solver who can gather and analyze data, communicate effectively at all levels of organization, and work as a team to deliver HR solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and successfully deal with multiple priorities and changing demands, join our team and help support our mission of improving our customer’s lives by making healthcare work better.

This is a hybrid position, with some onsite days required. You must live within driving distance of our Mountlake Terrace or Spokane campuses.

What you’ll do:

• Build a strong consultative relationship with assigned divisions. Advise leaders on matters including performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, talent planning, and change management.

• Support employees with concerns in the workplace, questions related to HR programs, and interpretation of HR policies and guidelines.

• Collaborate with Sr. HR Business Partner to develop and drive plans to help the business execute their goals and people strategies. Work with business leaders and HR partners to assess needs by getting to the root cause of the opportunity or problem the business is trying to solve.

• Provide input to HR partners on the design and implementation of HR programs, initiatives, and policies. Partner with HR Partners to facilitate the introduction of HR programs/policies to the business and business leaders.

• Leverage data and subject matter experts to support divisional needs and influence people related decisions.

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and employment laws. Identify risks and engage appropriate HR partners to address those issues.

• Ensures compliance and consistency with Company and HR related policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field or 4 years work experience (Required).

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in HR providing good knowledge of HR practices and policies and regulations and laws (Required).

• Previous HR generalist/Business Partner experience preferred.

• Additional education or certification in HR such as PHR/SPHR preferred.

• Experience consulting on hourly employees, time and attendance, and related disciplinary actions.

What we offer

• Medical, vision and dental coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)

• Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees

• Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize

• Free parking

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.

Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin .

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

National Salary Range:

$70,100.00 - $119,200.00

National Plus Salary Range:

$79,900.00 - $135,800.00

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska .

At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers’ experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.

As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.

Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.